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Help with picking new integrated for under 3k

Hi all, I'm seeking advice in purchasing a new integrated amplifier. Max budget is 3K. Slowly upgrading as I get more into the hobby.

Current set up is as follows:
Preamp  - Cambridge CXA 60 running as pre
Amp - Rotel RB 990BX
Phono Stage - Musical Surroundings Phonomena ii+
Speakers - Anthony Gallo Reference 3.1 
Turntable - VPI Aries Scout
Cartridge - Ortofon 2m Bronze
Interconnects - Audioquest Diamondback
Streamer - appleTV

80% of my critical listening is on the turntable but when I'm reading, have company over, and/or just hanging and don't want to get off the couch out I'll stream over my appleTV.

Presently strongly considering Parasound Halo Hint 6 and Musical Fidelity M6si. There's also a local listing for a Mcintosh MA6500 and a Hegel H3600 that I could probably get for around my budget, although the Hegel would be a bit of a stretch. So any thoughts on those two amps as well would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance. 
128x128sammyshaps
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somegeoffguy
31 posts
 
I listened to an Anthem STR running into Paradigm Persona 7's at Axpona this year, and it was one of the best sounding systems I heard the entire day. Everyone was saying the sound quality was a product of the room correction, but they made a hotel room sound like a concert hall.
tlinkie
107 posts
 
The MA6500 is great so is the 6900. For power amps look at the MC202 and 162. Unlike many people I prefer the direct coupled amps.

But what do you not like about the CXA60 that prevents you from using it as an integrated?

Telling us why that well-regarded amp has failed to satisfy may assist us in supplying meaningful advice.
gratefuleric
112 posts
 
Why no mention of the Peachtree Nova 300? I bought one last year and am beyond satisfied, probably the best audio purchase I've ever made. Killer DAC, silky smooth and 300WPC.
At $2,300 it's a steal IMHO
tweak1
3,664 posts
 
Emerald Physics Integrated would be a nice choice too
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